Members Accumulate 2,355,970 Volunteer Hours Supporting National and Local Charities
Press Release – LOS ANGELES October 30, 2018) – National Charity League, Inc. (NCL), the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization, donated a total 2,355,970 volunteer hours during the 2017-2018 school year. These hours were contributed by all 70,000 Members of NCL to national and local charities across the United States.
At the start of the year, each Chapter decides which efforts it will support based on the needs in their local communities. This year, many Chapters focused on women’s health, donating hours to organizations such as the American Heart Association. Members served a total of 1,306,168 Philanthropy Hours locally, with over 4,000 philanthropies.
Members also completed 1,049,802 volunteer hours through operating and running their individual non-profit 501(c)(3) chapters. The hours committed to running a Chapter allows members to fully participate and engage with their philanthropy partners to provide more hands-on service hours.
“This year’s volunteer hours exceeded our expectations, and we are so proud of how much time our members dedicated to bettering their community throughout the last year,” said Renee Tuzee, CEO of National Charity League. “The core of NCL is to not only foster these relationships between mothers and daughters but to demonstrate the significance of giving back to one’s community. NCL takes pride in their philanthropic work and with nearly 2.3 million hours donated we have been able to see the impact our service creates.”
Region 2, which is comprised of 92 Chapters in the states of Texas, Oklahoma, and Lousiana, donated the most hours in the country with 33 percent of total hours contributed. Region 5, made up of 50 Chapters in Southern California, also donated a significant number of hours, with 28 percent of the total hours. The San Fernando Valley Chapter, from the Southern California area, donated 34,792 hours, the most of all 258 Chapters nationwide.
NCL will continue expanding to bring this wholesome experience to mothers and daughters who want to make an impact in their community. In the coming year, NCL plans to donate even more hours supporting local and national philanthropy initiatives.
About National Charity League, Inc.
Established in Los Angeles, California in 1925, and incorporated in 1958, National Charity League, Inc. is the nation’s premier mother-daughter non-profit organization. Through mission-based programming, National Charity League develops socially responsible community leaders and strengthens the mother-daughter bond. The six-year core program includes leadership development, community service, and cultural experiences. Currently, the philanthropic organization has over 70,000 Members in 258 Chapters that thrive in 27 states nationwide. Having grown by nearly 70 percent in the last decade, those Members contributed more than 1.4 million volunteer hours to more than 4,000 local philanthropy partners last year alone. For more information or for alumnae interested in reconnecting, visit www.nationalcharityleague.org to find a Chapter in your area.
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